HR 3209 · 107th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement
Anti-Hoax Terrorism Act of 2001
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EnactedLatest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.(2001-12-12)
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Anti-Hoax Terrorism Act of 2001 - Amends the Federal criminal code to set penalties for knowingly engaging in conduct that: (1) is likely to impart the false impression that activity that violates prohibitions regarding biological weapons, chemical weapons, nuclear materials, or weapons of mass destruction is occurring or will occur; and (2) causes an emergency response by governmental agencies. Makes any persons who engage in such conduct jointly and severally liable to any party incurring expenses incident to the investigation of such conduct, including the cost of any military or civilian agency response to protect public health or safety. Directs the court to order a defendant who has been convicted of such an offense to reimburse any party incurring such expenses.…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 3209, Anti-Hoax Terrorism Act of 2001
Nov 21, 2001<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on November 15, 2001</p>
Full CBO report ↗H.R. 3209, Anti-Hoax Terrorism Act of 2001
Nov 21, 2001Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on November 15, 2001
Full CBO report ↗Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office
Cosponsors (15)
3 Democrats12 Republicans